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Spectacular Whale Watching with Ocean Sports - Whale Breach© Michael Nolan

Ocean Sports knows where the whales are…we’ve been operating Whale Watch Cruises on the Kohala Coast since 1981!
December 15 – March 31

  • Trips Daily from within the National Marine Humpback Whale Sanctuary Waters
  • Stable, Spacious and Comfortable Catamarans
  • Highly Trained Naturalists
  • Hydrophones to hear the Humpbacks’ Haunting Songs
  • Best Guarantee on the Island! See a Humpback, or you can ride again for FREE on our Whale Watch Cruises till you do…or choose to upgrade to a Snorkel Adventure Cruise or Pau Hana Sunset Cruise or Sail for just the difference in fares!
  • We’re FAMILY FRIENDLY! Kids 6-12 ride for 1/2 price and Kids under 6 always ride for FREE!

Whale Watching Cruise to the Best Locations in Hawaii

Wake Up With the Whales!

8:00 – 9:30 AM
Adults – $115; Kids (6-12) $57.50; under 6 FREE
(Listed fares include ALL taxes and fees!)
Includes canned soft drinks and juices and individually wrapped breakfast snacks. Early Morning waters are generally the calmest of the day! Available most Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from Anaeho’omalu Bay at the Waikoloa Beach Resort.

Choose your Departure Location, then click on the calendar to see available dates.



Activity Date

Adults   Kids (6-12)   Infants  

Cancellation Policy: If you need to cancel your reservation with us, please do so 24 hours prior to your scheduled activity to receive a full refund. If you need to cancel less than 24 hours prior, you’ll be charged the full fare. Cancellations on our Catamaran cruises due to weather are at the sole discretion of the Captain. Cancellations due to COVID-19 symptom presentation will be refunded 100%.


Kohala-Kona Coast Best Hawaiian Whale Watching Cruises
Humpback Looks at Ocean Sports Whale Watch Cruise

Mid-Morning Whale Watch!

9:30 – 11:00 AM
Adults – $115; Kids (6-12) $57.50; under 6 FREE
(Listed fares include ALL taxes and fees!) Includes canned soft drinks juices and individually wrapped snacks. Morning Light Makes for Great Photos! Available most Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
Choose your Departure Location, then click on the calendar to see available dates.


Activity Date

Adults  Kids (6-12) Infants  

*Ocean Sports is proud to follow the federal guidelines protecting the Humpbacks. We won’t approach the whales closer than 100 yards or maneuver in ways that would alter their behaviors.